Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express HD

About: Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express HD

Get portable capture and playback with 3G-SDI, HDMI and analog connections for broadcast quality 10-bit video up to 1080p60. It works with Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. You can capture and play back all formats up to 1080p60 in full 10-bit YUV or up to 1080p30 and 2K DCI in 12-bit RGB. HDMI output for monitoring to a big screen television or projector, dual SDI outputs for fill and key playback, plus analog audio and video inputs.

• Broadcast quality 10-bit video capture and playback.
• Works with all Mac, Windows and Linux computers with a high-speed USB4 connection.
• 3G-SDI, analog component and composite video inputs, analog audio inputs.
• Supports all common SD and HD video standards up to 1080p60.
• Uncompressed and compressed 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV or RGB quality.
• HDMI output for monitoring on televisions and projectors.
• Dual link 3G-SDI outputs with simultaneous fill and key.
• RS-422 deck control and reference input for archiving from broadcast decks.
• Optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel with LCD for video preview, audio meters and timecode.
• Works with all popular video software, including DaVinci Resolve.
• Includes free developer SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Specifications

• Connections
  • SDI Video Inputs: 1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.
  • SDI Video Outputs: 2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable, supports fill and key.
  • SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
  • Optical SDI: None
  • HDMI Video Inputs: None
  • HDMI Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI 1.4b type A connector.
  • Analog Video Inputs: Y, B-Y, R-Y/NTSC/PAL.
  • Analog Video Outputs: None
  • Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced analog audio.
  • Analog Audio Outputs: None. Embedded audio only.
  • SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
  • SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
  • HDMI Audio Outputs: 2 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
  • Timecode Connection: None. RP-188 only.
  • Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
  • Computer Interface: USB Type-C supporting USB 40Gbps.
• Supported Codecs
  • AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:2:2.
• Software
  • Software Included
    • Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
  • Internal Software Upgrade
    • Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
• Software Applications
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Fusion
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Avid Media Composer
  • [Avid Pro Tools icon]
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Steinberg Nuendo
  • Other supported applications include:
    • The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Burst Video Webclip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom.
      • *These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
• SDI Video Standards
  • SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
  • HD Video Standards
    • 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    • 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
    • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
  • 2K Video Standards
    • 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI
    • 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI
  • Ultra HD Video Standards: None
  • 4K Video Standards: None
  • SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M and SMPTE 425M level A and level B.
  • SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
  • SDI Audio Sampling: Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
  • SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • SDI Color Space: Rec. 601, Rec. 709
  • Multiple Rate Support: SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270Mb/s, 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s.
• HDMI Video Standards
  • SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
  • HD Video Standards
    • 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
  • HDMI Audio: Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
  • HDMI Video: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • HDMI Color Space: Rec. 601, Rec. 709
  • Multiple Rate Support: HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.
• Hardware Frame Buffer: v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B,R12L (12 bit RGB).
• Color Precision
  • HDMI: 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
  • SDI: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
• Computer Capture: 1 x USB Type‑C supporting USB 40Gbps on Mac and Windows.
  • Powers from host computer USB‑C port. Includes Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK.
• Control
  • Built in Control Panel: None. Supports Teranex Mini Smart Panel with 2.2 inch color display for video preview, audio meters and status.
  • Device Control: 1 x RS-422 deck control.
• Processing
  • Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time
  • HD Down Conversion: Real time 10-bit hardware down conversion on SDI B output when working in HD video formats on playback. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
  • Real Time Effects: Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.
• Installation
  • Physical Installation: Desktop or rack mount.
    • One third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height. Compatible with optional Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf.
  • Computer Interface: Host computer requires a USB Type-C port with 40Gbps signalling rate.
• Operating Systems
  • Mac
    • Mac 26.0 Tahoe,
    • Mac 27.0 Golden Gate or later.
  • Windows
    • Windows 10, 64-bit.
    • Windows 11.
  • Linux
• Power Requirements: Powered over USB. Requires computer with a USB Type‑C 40Gb/s port.
• Optional Accessories
  • Teranex Mini Smart Panel
  • Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf
• Environmental
  • Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
• Physical
  • ​Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.51 x 6.7 x 1.73 in (140 x 170 x 44 mm)
  • Weight: 1.35 lbs (610 g)

What's Included

• UltraStudio Express HD
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download